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The Deep Ball Podcast
The Deep Ball Podcast
Author: Keenan Curran & Samuel Akem
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The Deep Ball Podcast features Samuel Akem and Keenan Curran in conversations with football coaches, players, and true students of the game. From in-depth interviews to solo episodes breaking down the stories and topics we care about most, the show delivers insight, personality, and entertainment for anyone who lives and breathes football. Follow along for thoughtful discussion, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and great football talk every episode.
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In this week's Deep Ball, we are joined by former Montana State WR Willie Patterson, who transitioned from QB to WR and had to learn a new position and role on offense. He also shared stories from his time with the Bobcats and what made it so special. Keenan and Willie have Seattle ties, and both came up in the FSP system. Stay tuned for the entire episode; there were some great stories shared in this one. Keenan and Willie shared a funny brawl story that perfectly captures the rivalry. Make sure to like the video and subscribe before you leave!!! Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurranTikTok: @samuelakem18
On Deep Ball this week, we're joined by Junior Bergen, and we get into all of the emotions from his rookie season. From the draft all the way through his season on the practice squad. We also sprinkled in some laughs and great stories in between the football talk. Stay tuned for the entire episode, it's a GREAT one! Like and subscribe to the channel. Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurranTikTok: @samuelakem18
In this week's Deep Ball Podcast, we have our second solo show and we discuss recent topics going on with Montana Football. Keenan gives his thoughts on the Eric Sanders hire. He also discusses what it looks like to recruit to Eastern Washington as opposed to recruting to Montana. We got into important position battles for Montana during spring ball this year. How would we spend our NIL if we were coaches? How would we spend it if we were players? All of this and MUCH more in this week's episode. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurranTikTok: @samuelakem18
In this week's Deep Ball, we were joined by Lance McCutcheon, who recently retired from football after a 4-year career in the NFL. He talked about his time at Montana State and what made him who he is today. He also discussed his journey in the NFL and what ultimately led him to make the decision to retire. It was a great interview. Get to know the Montana State Bobcat more in this week's Deep Ball episode. Make sure to subscribe to the channel. Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurranTikTok: @samuelakem18
This week on Deep Ball, we are joined by Ty Gregorak. He's currently in the medical device sales industry, and during the football season, he's a color analyst for Scripps Sports. He was a long-time football coach for both the Montana State Bobcats and the Montana Grizzlies. We got into his history with both programs along witha host of other things. Stay tuned for the entire episode. Subscribe to the channel! Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurranTikTok: @samuelakem18
This week, we're joined by Keali'i Ah Yat, the starting QB of the Montana Grizzlies, and we get into it all. From his 2025 season, Bobby Hauck's departure, to his development from 2023 to now. It was a great episode. Stay tuned for it all. Subscribe to the channel while you're here. Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurranTikTok: @samuelakem18
Keenan and Samuel talk with Samori Toure about being in the NFL for 4 years, what the journey has been like, and what he's learned over the years. We also look back at his college days and what he did to get where he is now. Stay tuned for the entire episode. Subscribe to the channel! Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurranTikTok: @samuelakem18 #Football #ForYou #Explore #CFB #CollegeFootball #BigSky #FCS #FBS #NFL #SamuelAkem #KeenanCurran #NewOrleansSaints #Nebraska #B1G #KellenMoore #GreenBayPackers #ChicagoBears #DenverBroncos #FBS #NIL #TransferPortal #Montana #GrizFB #MontanaFootball
In the first solo episode, Keenan and Samuel discuss some big news happening in the football world. Most importantly, Bobby Huack is leaving the University of Montana to become the DC at Illinois. Keenan is also a Super Bowl Champ, so we get into what it means for him and his Seahawks. We also briefly discuss the NDSU move to the MWC. Stay tuned for the entire episode; it's a good one. Subscribe to the channel while you're here.In the first solo episode, Keenan and Samuel discuss some big news happening in the football world. Most importantly, Bobby Huack is leaving the University of Montana to become the DC at Illinois. Keenan is also a Super Bowl Champ, so we get into what it means for him and his Seahawks. We also briefly discuss the NDSU move to the MWC. Stay tuned for the entire episode; it's a good one. Subscribe to the channel while you're here. Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurranTikTok: @samuelakem18
Keenan and Samuel talked with one of the two RBs on the Montana State National Championship Bobcats, and we discussed everything from his 2025 season to his journey through college football. Comment your thoughts down below and make sure you subscribe to the channel!Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurranTikTok: @samuelakem18
In this week's Deep Ball episode, we sit down with Dylan Cook to talk with him about his 2025 season and getting to play in a regular-season game for the first time. We go through what it was like to face off against a DPOY and what he has learned in his time in the NFL. Like and comment your thoughts down below. Subscribe to the channel while you're here. Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurranTikTok: @samuelakem18
In this week's Deep Ball Podcast episode, we are joined by Michael Wortham, and we talk about his 2025 season, what led him to Montana, and what he is currently up to. Stay tuned of rthe entire episode.
In the first episode of Deep Ball, Keenan and Samuel are joined by their former coach and current Montana Football offensive coordinator, Brent Pease, to discuss his coaching journey, what led him to this point, and the success of his 2025 offense. Stay tuned for the entire episode.




